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Ride from the beachside city of Málaga to the historic city Granada through rural Andalucia and return along the sparking blue coastline of the Costa del Sol. Roll through olive groves and traditional white villages, enjoy warm hospitality and soak up the rich history and culture of the landscape.
Stay in a varied combination of 4* hotels, delightful guesthouses and enjoy a night on the coast in the town of Almuñuecar. Dine out each evening in our favourite restuarants along the route. Take your pick from our recommendations – opt for Spanish cuisine whilst watching a Flamenco show, enjoy seafood at sunset on the beach and taste traditional tapas.
Each day your road book will offer advice on where to stop for coffee and lunch; all you have to do is relax and enjoy the ride!
Rated 2 out of 4 our Intermediate tours are designed for sporty people who are looking to enjoy some more challenging rides. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
The journey begins in the beachside city of Málaga. Meet with the Eat Sleep Cycle team, set up the bikes and enjoy your first ride of the week. There are two options to choose from – the flat beach road or the Puerto Leon & the Montes de Málaga.
On day 2, ride deep into the heart of rural Andalucia. Ride throught the villages of Periana and Alhama de Granada en route to tonights resting place, a traditional cortijo turned guest house. For those looking for a bigger challenge there is an option to climb the Puerto del Sol from the village of Periana (add 22 km and 600 m of climbing)
Today ride to the historic city of Granada through olive groves, farmlands and finally bike paths through the city. Upon arrival and after a well-deserved rest, enjoy spellbinding evening watching the sunset over the Alhambra.
Make your way south of of the city and soak up views of the Pico de Veleta in the Sierra Nevada mountains on your left. The first 30 kms are spent steadily gaining elevation. The reward comes with a spectucualr descent the to coast on the carretera del cabra. Home tonight is the coastal town of Almuñécar and a hotel with views of the mediterranean.
The final ride hugs the Costa del Sol. Ride from Almuñécar to Málaga with the sea of your left. Your Road Book today will be packed with ice-cream stops, seafood stops, and an option to take the road or the bike path. Pass through fishing villages and resorts. Celebrate your journey in style tonight in Málaga!
Sadly it’s time for the adventure to come to an end! Plan your onward travel from Málaga. We can help you with transfers on request.
SELF-GUIDED
We’ll welcome you to the start of your tour, talk you through the week ahead and ensure you have everything you need to enjoy a great ride.
Guests receive a detailed digital Road Book, containing routes, route descriptions, details of hotels and our recommended places to stop along the way and enjoy in the evenings. Guests can choose to navigate from their own phone or GPS devices are available on request.
On a self-guided tour we take care of your luggage and move it from hotel to hotel. We also provide a contact number for support during the trip and will help you out of any situation.
We recommend that guests are able to fix a puncture and perform basic roadside bike repairs to best enjoy a self-guided tour.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
Feel the essence of Andalusia in this charming hotel surrounded by nature. Relax in beautifully designed interiors, stroll around the gardens, relax by the pool or check-in to the spa. Dine at hte gastronomic restuarant and enjoy great recovery ahead of tomorrow’s ride.
Stay in a traditional rural cortijo. The hotel has beautifully refurbished rooms, a spectactular location and a fabulous swimming pool overlooking the olive groves.
Villa Oniria is a charming hotel in the heart of Granada, located in an old Nineteenth-century mansion which was renovated following the architectural guidelines of old Andalusian palaces.
The beach of San Cristóbal is the stunning backdrop for this relaxed hotel with first-class facilities and services, including a heated outdoor pool. On the 10th floor of the hotel you will find ‘Blue Bar’, a chill out terrace known for its spectacular sunsets to make you feel in sync with the mesmerizing beauty of the Mediterranean.
Set in the historic centre of Málaga, NH Málaga is a sanctuary of peace & quiet just 800m from Málaga Cathedral and the Picasso Museum.
Rooms at NH Málaga are soundproofed, air conditioned & have parquet floors.
Kick back & relax after the ride by the rooftop pool, enjoy an aperitif at the hotel bar & enjoy easy access to Màlaga airport too
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €40 per day
A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs – it’s possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee.
The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting Carbon wheels Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34
The ultimate bike for climbers. The Diamante features a lightweight fully integrated frameset, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and a carbon ERC 1400 wheelset from DT Swiss. The Diamante has gearing for climbing – a 50/34 chainset and an 11-34 cassette.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
Rafa is from Barcelona and has made the city of Granada his home. Alongside guiding Rafa works as a cycling coach. He rides both road and gravel and has probably climbed the Pico de Veleta more times than anyone else!
Fernando lives in the Montes de Málaga! He’s spent a career travelling extensively and working with the UN. A Malagueñan, Fernando rides MTB and road and continues to love to travel.
Home to the Montes de Málaga, the Costa del Sol and the almightly Sierra Nevada, Andalucia has a stunning variety of landscapes and beautiful towns and cities just waiting to be explored. Don't miss cultural gems such as the Alhambra in Granada, flamenco in Seville and el Punte Nuevo in Ronda. The warm Mediterranean climate makes this region the ideal location for year-round cycling.
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